Software Engineer Analyst

Daintta; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training budget

Annual volunteering leave

Parental/maternity leave

Private health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Pension 5%

Discretionary bonuses

Annual training budget

Professional membership

IT budget for new joiners

Office perks (London/Cheltenham)

Job summary

Daintta is seeking a talented Graduate Analyst to join a growing, values-driven team working with government clients on Cyber Security and National Security projects. You will contribute to data-driven insights and software solutions, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality software that meets client requirements.

You will gain exposure across multiple business areas, developing your expertise in software engineering while upholding our core values of transparency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/SE or related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python/Java/C++/Rust/Go).
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of database systems and querying languages/tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions meeting client expectations.
• Awareness of DevOps practices (CI/CD) and containerisation (Docker).
• Awareness of software security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand software engineering needs and objectives.
• Develop, test, and implement high-quality software solutions using industry best practices.
• Apply programming knowledge to implement solutions.
• Gather project requirements, analyze feasibility, and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop secure, clean, efficient, and well-documented code with testing and reviews.
• Stay updated with trends, tools, and technologies in software engineering.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery within budgets.
• Balance use of AI tools with strong foundational engineering skills and critical thinking.
• Deliver high-quality work on agreed timelines and take initiative.
• Support client engagements, including pitches and presentations.
• Contribute to company strategy and growth of Daintta.
• Represent the company values: Transparent, Fair and Daring.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Rust

Go

Unix/Linux environments

Database systems

Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

DevOps / CI/CD / Docker

Software security principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Unix/Linux

Job description

Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement and Telecommunications. We are seeking a talented and motivated Graduate to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting and informing the UK through data-driven insights and solutions. As an analyst, you will work closely with our clients and project teams to develop and implement software solutions that meet our clients’ requirements.

As an Analyst, you will be expected to demonstrate versatility and adaptability in your role as you will be exposed and support multiple areas of the business. You will be expected to contribute to various aspects of our projects, both internal and external whilst working closely with experienced team members and clients. You will experience the full size, scale and life cycles of the projects that Daintta is a part of, and your responsibilities; both technical and non-technical, will be carefully curated by your line manager. Throughout your role, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and grow your knowledge in Software Engineering while upholding the company's core values of transparency, fairness, and daring.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn how to collaborate with clients to understand their software engineering needs and objectives
• Develop, test, and implement high-quality software solutions using industry best practices and coding standards
• Utilise your knowledge in programming languages and technology to implement solutions
• Learn to work with cross-functional teams and clients to gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide technical recommendations
• Develop secure, clean, efficient, and well documented code, ensuring code quality through testing, debugging, and code reviews
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software engineering and share your knowledge with the team
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful delivery within the defined timelines and budget
• Demonstrates a balanced approach to AI tools leveraging them to enhance productivity while maintaining strong foundational engineering skills and critical thinking.
• Accurately delivering high-quality work to agreed timelines, including taking the initiative and knowing how to jump straight in
• Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations
• Helping to support & grow Daintta by actively inputting into the company strategy and helping to shape our future
• Representing us and our core values: Transparent, Fair and Daring

Skills/Knowledge

The role requires the following key skills / knowledge, non-exhaustively:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of a programming language, such as Python, Java, C++, Rust, or Go
• Knowledge and hands on experience with Unix/Linux environments
• Knowledge of database systems and database query languages/tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core cloud services
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in fast-paced environments
• A passion for delivering high quality software solutions that meet client expectations
• Awareness of DevOps practices and principles, such as CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (e.g. Docker)
• Awareness of software security principles and best practices

Location?

Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Time Off:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
• Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
• Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave

Health & Wellness:

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
• £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year

Financial Benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets

Professional Development

• Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
• Up to 5 days annual training leave
• 1 professional membership paid annually
• Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners

Perks

• Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
• Fortnightly drinks – in London
• Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
• Huckletree perks – including gym and restaurant discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office

Security Information

Due to clients’ requirements, all applications are strictly subject to security clearance requirements relevant to the role.